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N388 GCR

1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,424 mi
Last recorded120,424 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx97,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN388 GCR
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.8 Elx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2007 120,424 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 114,294 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front floor pan slightly damaged

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 2 Oct 2006 114,294 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside front floor pan slightly damaged

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx?

Based on 930 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.

61.2%
Pass Rate
7,534
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 73
Registration plate lamp not working 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
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N388 GCR is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 97,973 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N388 GCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N388 GCR registered?

N388 GCR is a 1996 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N388 GCR safe to buy?

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